Terms of Service

By accessing and using alanchan.dev (the "Website"), you accept and agree to be bound by the terms and provision of this agreement. If you do not agree to abide by the above, please do not use this service.

alanchan.dev is a personal portfolio and blog website that provides:

• Technical blog posts and tutorials
• Project showcases and case studies
• Software development insights
• Educational content about web development, Flutter, and related technologies

Acceptable Use

You agree to use the Website only for lawful purposes and in accordance with these Terms. You agree not to:

• Violate any applicable local, state, national, or international law
• Transmit or post any content that is unlawful, harmful, threatening, abusive, or otherwise objectionable
• Attempt to gain unauthorized access to our systems or networks
• Use automated systems (bots, scrapers) without permission
• Interfere with or disrupt the Website's functionality

Prohibited Activities

You may not:

• Copy, modify, or distribute content without permission
• Use the Website for commercial purposes without authorization
• Post spam, advertisements, or promotional materials
• Impersonate any person or entity
• Collect user information without consent

Website Content

The content on alanchan.dev, including but not limited to text, graphics, images, logos, and software, is the property of Alan Chan and is protected by copyright, trademark, and other intellectual property laws.

User-Generated Content

By submitting content to our Website (comments, feedback, etc.), you grant us a non-exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free license to use, reproduce, modify, and distribute such content.

Third-Party Content

Some content may be provided by third parties. We do not claim ownership of such content and respect the intellectual property rights of others.

Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. Please review our Privacy Policy, which governs the collection and use of your information.

Analytics and Tracking

We use Google Analytics and other tools to analyze website usage and improve our services. This data collection is covered in our Privacy Policy.

Cookies

We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience. By using our Website, you consent to our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy.

Google AdSense

We use Google AdSense to display advertisements on our Website. These ads may be targeted based on your interests and browsing behavior.

Affiliate Links

Our Website may contain affiliate links to products and services. We may receive compensation when you click on these links or make purchases.

Sponsored Content

We may publish sponsored content or advertisements. Such content will be clearly marked as sponsored or promotional material.

Revenue Disclosure

This Website is monetized through:

• Google AdSense advertising
• Affiliate marketing
• Sponsored content
• Donations and sponsorships

Content Accuracy

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, we make no representations or warranties about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of any content.

Educational Purpose

Content on this Website is for educational and informational purposes only. It should not be considered professional advice.

External Links

Our Website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the content, privacy policies, or practices of these external sites.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by law, Alan Chan shall not be liable for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, or consequential damages arising from your use of the Website.

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Alan Chan from any claims, damages, losses, or expenses arising from your use of the Website or violation of these Terms.

We reserve the right to terminate or suspend your access to the Website at any time, without notice, for conduct that we believe violates these Terms or is harmful to other users or our business.

We reserve the right to modify these Terms at any time. Changes will be effective immediately upon posting on the Website. Your continued use of the Website after changes constitutes acceptance of the new Terms.

Our Website is not intended for children under 13 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

This Website is operated from Canada. If you access the Website from other jurisdictions, you are responsible for compliance with local laws.

These Terms shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Canada, without regard to conflict of law principles.

Any disputes arising from these Terms or your use of the Website shall be resolved through binding arbitration in accordance with the rules of the applicable arbitration association.

If any provision of these Terms is found to be unenforceable, the remaining provisions will remain in full force and effect.

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy, constitute the entire agreement between you and Alan Chan regarding the use of the Website.

If you have any questions about these Terms of Service, please contact us:

• Website: https://alanchan.dev/contact

By using our Website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to be bound by these Terms of Service.